The Recruitment and Training of the Janissaries
The Early Janissary System As Ensar Tour Guide often explains during visits to Ottoman historical sites, the Janissaries were one […]
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Zaims and Timariots in the Ottoman Land System
The Ottoman Military Land System One of the most important features of the Ottoman Empire was its land-based military system.
The Government of Kars
The fifteenth province was the Government of the Pasha of Kars, a city located near Erzurum, close to the eastern
The Desolation of Asia and the Strength of the Ottoman Empire
At first sight, it may seem strange to say that the destruction and ruin which the Turks made in their
The Rise of Janissary Power
The Retreat of the Spahis After failing to achieve their demands, the Spahis withdrew and scattered to their own regions.
The Careful Choice of Officers
The Turks were very careful in choosing their officers. They preferred to be served by men they had raised and
The Sultan’s Appearance in the Garden
When the Grand Signior wishes to spend time in the palace garden with a chosen number of women, a signal
Alexander Bojinoff A Unique Artistic Figure
Alexander Bojinoff occupies a unique position in Bulgarian art as both a portraitist and a caricaturist. He is one of
Official Support for the Fine Arts in Bulgaria
Orders and commissions given by civil and ecclesiastical authorities played an important role in the development of fine arts in
Ramadan and the Practice of Giving Charity
The Changing Time of Ramadan The writer explains that the month of Ramadan follows the Islamic lunar calendar rather than